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What Is The Cure For Loose Bowel Movement With Blood?

Hello Dr. I went to the bathroom early this evening my stool was firm , i went again 4 or 5 hours later it was loose and some blood in it . I ate bbq ribs and french fries for supper, am 60years old and in good health. e mail YYYY@YYYY Thank You.
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hi. at your age a firm to hard stool once can cause a mild cut or injury of the anal verge causing bleeding. This is called fissure-in-ano. This heals on its own if you keep your stool soft by taking a mild laxative like tab Dulcolax one at bedtime. More fibers in the diet like green leafy vegetables. Sitting in a big tub with warm water helps sooth the area. If the problem recurs , it is advisable to visit a General Surgeon in your area and go for proctoscopy or endoscopy examination to rule out any other problem as your age is 60 years.
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What Is The Cure For Loose Bowel Movement With Blood?

Hi. at your age a firm to hard stool once can cause a mild cut or injury of the anal verge causing bleeding. This is called fissure-in-ano. This heals on its own if you keep your stool soft by taking a mild laxative like tab Dulcolax one at bedtime. More fibers in the diet like green leafy vegetables. Sitting in a big tub with warm water helps sooth the area. If the problem recurs , it is advisable to visit a General Surgeon in your area and go for proctoscopy or endoscopy examination to rule out any other problem as your age is 60 years.